The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 23,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is 9 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.8
70.3
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
174.3
101.5
165.3
174.3 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.69 %
General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ED4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
34 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
899 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
166.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
